Glossary
Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR)
A **Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR)** is an advanced type of nuclear reactor that utilizes fast neutrons to convert fertile isotopes, such as uranium-238, into fissile isotopes like plutonium-239. Unlike traditional thermal reactors, FBRs do not require a neutron moderator to slow down neutrons,...
Fast Neutron
A **Fast Neutron** is a type of neutron that is released during nuclear reactions, such as fission, with energies typically ranging from 0.1 to 10 MeV (Mega-electron Volts). Unlike thermal neutrons, which have much lower kinetic energies and are in thermal equilibrium with their surroundings,...
Fixed Speed Wind Turbine
A **Fixed Speed Wind Turbine** is a type of wind turbine designed to operate at a constant speed regardless of wind velocity variations. Unlike variable speed wind turbines, fixed speed models connect directly to the electrical grid and typically use an induction generator. These turbines are...
Floating Solar Panels
**Floating Solar Panels**, also known as floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems, are solar power installations mounted on bodies of water, such as reservoirs, lakes, and even oceans. These innovative systems leverage the otherwise underutilized surfaces of water bodies to generate renewable energy....
Fossil Fuels
**Fossil Fuels** are natural energy sources formed from the buried remains of ancient plants and animals that lived millions of years ago. Through a process involving heat and pressure over geological time, these organic materials transformed into coal, oil, and natural gas. These fuels are...
Freon
**Freon** is a trademarked name for a class of chemicals known as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and related compounds. These colorless, non-flammable substances were widely utilized as refrigerants in air conditioning systems, refrigeration units, and heat pumps,...
Fugitive Emissions
**Fugitive Emissions** refer to the unintentional release of gases or vapors from industrial activities, which escape into the atmosphere through leaks, accidental discharges, or other irregular means. These emissions often come from equipment such as valves, pipes, and storage tanks, where seals...
Fusion Energy Research
**Fusion Energy Research** is a scientific endeavor aimed at harnessing the power of nuclear fusion to create a nearly limitless, clean, and sustainable source of energy. Unlike fission, which splits atomic nuclei, fusion combines light atomic nuclei, such as hydrogen isotopes, to form heavier...
Fusion Reactor Safety
## Fusion Reactor Safety **Fusion Reactor Safety** refers to the comprehensive set of protocols, technologies, and measures established to ensure the safe operation of nuclear fusion reactors, which aim to replicate the energy production process of the sun here on Earth. Unlike traditional...